ruthful
Example Sentences
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Solskjær’s side are too ruthful in attack and defence, but can offset these weaknesses by dominating opponents in midfield.
From The Guardian ● Dec. 31, 2020
This duty once I promis'd to myself Thou shouldst perform to me; but ah! false hope, Now ruthful, wretched king, what resteth thee?
From A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 7 by Various
Long did I stand, in the sunshine of that day when first I saw the ruin, wondering and distressed, ruthful, indignant that such things should be.
From Yet Again by Sir Max Beerbohm
O that my death would stay these ruthful deeds!—
From King Henry VI, Part 3 by William Shakespeare
P unctual be throughout the day; O bedient to superiors; I ndustrious in every way; N ot haughty to inferiors: T ruthful in word, and trim in dress; S hun folly, and for wisdom press.
From The Little Gleaner, Vol. X. A Monthly Magazine for the Young by Various
